Ship Security Actions
Levels of Security
7 – Ship Security
Ships are required to act upon
the security level set by
Contracting Government:
ISPS CODE levels of security
In order to communicate the threat
at port facility or for the ship, the
Contracting Government sets the
appropriate security level :
Level 1 :
Low threat situation
Level 2 :
Medium threat situation
Level 3 :
High threat situation
2.1 – Security level 1
The level for which minimum
appropriate protective security
measures shall be maintained
at all times.
7 - SHIP SECURITY at LEVEL 1:
1 - Ensuring the performance of all ships security duties
2 - Controlling access to the ship
3 - Controlling the embarkation of persons and their effects
4 - Monitoring restricted areas ( authorise person only )
5 - Monitoring of deck areas and areas surrounding the ship
6 - Supervising the handling of cargo and ship’s stores
7 - Ensuring the security communication is readily available
2.1 – Security level 2
The level for which appropriate
additional protective security
measures shall be maintained
for a period of time as a result
of heightened risk of a security
incident.
2.1 – Security level 3
The level for which specific
protective security measures
shall be maintained for a
period of time when a security
incident is probable or
imminent.
7 - SHIP SECURITY at LEVEL 2 & 3
- Additional protective measures as
specified in the ship security plan
shall be implemented
- Further specific protective
measures as specified in the ship
security plan shall be implemented
7 - SHIP SECURITY at LEVEL 2 & 3:
- The ship shall acknowledge receipt of the Administration’s
or of the Contracting Government’s instructions on the
change of security level
- The ship shall confirm to the Port Facility Security Officer
the initiation of the implementation of the appropriate
measures and procedures as details in the Ship Security
Plan and report any difficulties in implementation
7 - SHIP SECURITY at LEVEL 2 & 3
If the ship is required to set, or is already at a higher
level than set for the port it intends to enter, the ship
shall advice the designated authority and the Port
Facility Officer of the situation.
In such cases, the Ship Security Officer shall liase
with the Port Facility security Officer and coordinate appropriate actions, if necessary.
7 - SHIP SECURITY at LEVEL 2 & 3
An Administration requiring ships entitled to fly its
flag to set security level 2 or 3 in a port of another
contracting Government shall inform that Contracting
Government without delay.
7 - SHIP SECURITY at LEVEL 2 & 3
When Contracting Governments set
security levels and ensure the provision of
security level information to ships, such
ships shall be advised to maintain
vigilance and report immediately any
information that comes to their attention
that may affect maritime security in the
area
7 - SHIP SECURITY at LEVEL 2 & 3
When advising such ships of
the applicable security level, a
Contracting Government shall
also advise those ships of any
security measure that they
should take and of measures
that have been taken by the
Contracting Government to
provide protection against the
threat.
Contingencies
Plans